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2. Smoothies
Smoothies are also a great way to get tons of nutrients for your child’s breakfast. Smoothies are also super easy to make. And smoothies can also be made the night before, so there is absolutely no prep time or cook time needed at all in the morning.
Smoothies can also be made in endless ways. Smoothies can be made with a base of water, juice, milk, or non-dairy milk (Oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk, rice milk, coconut milk, etc.). You can also add a variety of different fruits and toppings for different flavor profiles. From fruit-based smoothies to vegetable smoothies, to a combination of fruit and vegetable smoothies, the ideas are endless. By using milk with the smoothie, you get a higher protein content, and several grams of protein added to your child’s breakfast. Add 1 to 2 scoops of nut butter, and this will give your child an even higher protein gram content.
- Start with about ½ cup to 1 cup liquid base (Adjust the amount of liquid used based on your desired consistency)
- ½ cup to 1 cup of fruit, ½ cup to 1 cup of vegetables, 1 to 2 tablespoons of protein (Nut butter, nuts, oats, chia/flax seeds, etc.)
- Add ¼ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of a natural sweetener such as honey or agave syrup, if desired.
- Feel free to also add some ground spices for added flavor. If you desire a fruit smoothie, then use all fruits or more fruits and fewer vegetables.
Note: If you desire a vegetable smoothie, then use all vegetables or more vegetables and fewer fruits. Try different types of milk, fruits, and vegetables for different flavor profiles.